In this article we will discuss about the tillage and seeding of pearlmillet. Tillage of Pearlmillet: Relatively fine seedbed is necessary for small seeded pearlmillet. Compact or cloddy seedbed is unsuitable for seed germination under the harsh environment in which the crop is grown. In alluvial, red sandy or gravelly soils, land is ploughed twice […]
Tillage and Seeding of Pearlmillet | Millets | Agronomy
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Pigeonpea: Origin, Distribution and Production | Pulses | Agronomy
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Origin and Distribution of Pigeonpea 2. Area and Production of Pigeonpea 3. Varieties and Seasons 4. Tillage and Seeding 5. Plant Population 6. Nutrient Management 7. Water Management 8. Weed Management 9. Package of Practices 10. Harvesting and Storage 11. Quality Considerations. Contents: Origin and Distribution of […]
Importance of Pulses (With Statistics) | Pulses | Agronomy
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Pulses are the most important food crops after cereals. They are the quickest means to augment protein production in developing countries. Pulse crops belong to the family Leguminosae and subfamilies Papilionoideae, Caesalpinoideae and Mimosoideae. The roots of many species contain nodules, which are habitat of bacteria capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen. The word legume is […]